Officials Closely Watch Hurricane Sandy to Determine Potential Local Impacts

As Calvert County prepares for Hurricane Sandy, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety encourages residents to review hurricane preparedness procedures in the event that the storm poses a risk for the region.

With the Atlantic hurricane season stretching through Nov. 30, residents should consider the following actions to be prepared when these potentially dangerous storms threaten.

Prepare for High Winds

  • If necessary, protect all windows with shutters or 5/8-inch plywood panels.

  • Reinforce garage doors.

  • Designate an interior room with no windows or external doors as a “safe room.”

  • Assess your landscaping and trees to ensure they do not become a wind hazard.

Prepare for Flooding

  • When you hear hurricane, think inland flooding.

  • Determine the elevation of your property to learn your vulnerability to flooding.

  • Evaluate your insurance coverage.

  • In flood-prone areas, keep on hand materials such as sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, plastic garbage bags, lumber, shovels, work boots and gloves.

  • Be aware of areas known to flood so your evacuation routes are not cut off.

As the Storm Approaches

  • Most mobile/manufactured homes are not built to withstand hurricane-force winds. Residents of these homes should relocate to a safer structure when an evacuation order is issued.

  • Secure lawn furniture and other outside objects that could become projectiles in high winds.

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